APPD LESSON FAQs

• What is Oasis©
  • Oasis© is a Learning Management System (LMS) that APPD uses to host curricula and other educational content, including assessments related to the online, asynchronous learning modules.

• What if I cannot login?

• • The website to login is https://appd.oasis-lms.com/Public/Catalog/Home.aspx. If you are having trouble logging in, use your email and click on forgot password. Make sure you check your spam folder. If this does not work, send an email to lesson@appd.org.

• Are these curricula compatible with different learning management systems (LMS)?

• • No, we are only hosting our educational content on the APPD contracted LMS system, Oasis©

• What technical requirements are needed for learners to access the online curriculum?

• • A computer and a web-browser, monitor, speaker for audio capabilities, and stable internet connection without firewall to block Oasis©  are required to complete this curriculum. You can also access curricula via smartphone or tablet. 

• Can learners complete curricula at their own pace, or is there a fixed schedule?

• • Yes, learners can complete at their own pace, unless prescribed as part of a time constrained rotation or assignment required by their program.  

• Is technical support available for learners experiencing issues accessing the online curriculum?

• • Yes, learners can reach out to the Oasis© Team in real time by clicking the help icon (https://appd.oasis-lms.com/Users/Help.aspx). You may also email lesson@appd.org for any questions about access or enrollment. 

• What type of accreditation or certification does the curriculum offer upon completion?

• • This is primarily intended for GME trainee education and, at this time, does not offer any CME or other credit upon completion. There will be a certificate of completion that will be available for download as a .pdf file after completing the course evaluation. 

• Are there any associated costs for enrolling learners in the online curriculum?

• • Costs for APPD member programs and their GME trainees are covered as part of APPD membership dues. 

• Is there a limit to the number of faculty members, program directors, or coordinators who can participate?

• • All GME trainees (residents and fellows) are covered as part of your APPD membership. Three members of your program leadership team can be granted administrator access. Additionally, each curricula may have up three (3) additional faculty members within your institution can have access for teaching purposes.

•  What is administrative access? 

• • Administrative access is limited to three members of your program leadership. APPD will enroll all learners to the LMS system. Administrative access allows individual programs to add their trainees to courses, check learner compliance on each course, and have access to learner assessment scores.

• Is there a mechanism for tracking learners' progress and completion status?

• • Yes, program leadership that have been given administrative access will be able to track individual learner progress and assessment scores.

•  Does this system provide privacy of resident data?

• • Yes. Programs may track individual learners for compliance through administrative access given to their program leadership. Although some data will be used for research purposes and iterative improvements, these data will be de-identified. 

• How are updates or availability of any new content additions or new curricula communicated to participating residency programs?

• • Program leadership will be notified via APPD communications (APPD Connect, APPD Bulletin, etc.) of any new content or new curricula. In addition, those with administrative access will be contacted directly when any additions are made. All curricula will be reviewed for updates on an annual basis. 

• Can learners revisit the content after completing curricula for reference purposes?

• • Yes, learners will have the ability to access previously completed content for the duration of their training until after graduation. 

• Are there additional resources or materials provided to enhance the learning experience?

• • Resources and references are available within each curriculum and may be made available in downloadable form as a .pdf file.

• Is the curriculum accessible for trainees with different visual and hearing abilities and are accommodations available?

• • Screen size can be adjusted by user and audio contains captions or text for those with differing visual abilities and for those who are hearing impaired. If there are other considerations for us to incorporate, please give us feedback in the course evaluation at the end of the course in the LMS. 

• What is the process for feedback from residents during or after the curriculum?

• • There is a gray comment button on the left side menu inside Oasis to submit real-time feedback. In addition, there is a course evaluation at the end of each course. 

• How do learners navigate the system? 

• • An instructional walkthrough can be found here. 

 

How long is the curriculum, and what is the estimated time commitment for residents?

• • The EMPOWER behavior mental health curriculum currently consists of four (4) modules, each about 60 to 90 minutes long depending on the pace and baseline level of knowledge of the learner.  

Is the curriculum suitable for both junior and senior GME trainees with varying levels of experience?

• • The curriculum was created to provide a standardized basic level of knowledge for pediatric residents around behavioral and mental health (BMH) topics based on the competencies in the BMH EPA. As residents at different training programs may have various levels of prior teaching on these topics, some senior residents may already be familiar with much of the content. However, included case scenarios and knowledge check questions demonstrate application of the content to common patient scenarios as well as real patient encounters encouraging practice that leads to competence.

How do I enroll my program?

• • Start here to enroll your trainees.

• What is APPD LESSON?

• • APPD LESSON is a program to create online asynchronous education for Pediatric GME trainees. 

• Are there any specific criteria or qualifications they need to meet in order to apply?

• • Curriculum development experience is helpful but not necessary.

• What is the application process like?

• • Applications are accepted January 30th, May 30th, and September 30th of each year. 

• What is expected of participants?

• • Faculty project teams would need to meet monthly until launch of their curriculum. Project Leads will also be responsible for the identification of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for APPD LESSON to directly collaborate with for development of content or provide completed content for asynchronous content creation. SMEs can be the project team leaders.

• How are participants selected?

• • The APPD LESSON Committee will review proposals and select 1-2 curricula per recruitment cycle to develop, depending on resource allocation and educational need.

• Is there any financial support available?

• • APPD LESSON will provide graphic design, instructional design, development assistance, and hosting software and systems for curricula.

• What types of projects or research does APPD LESSON support?

• • APPD LESSON supports pre- and post- testing of learners using curricula. Additional outcomes may require applying to APPD LEARN.